A lot of people think spring is the best time to sell a house, and yeah, buyer demand usually picks up then. But here’s the thing: so does the competition. Everyone puts their homes on the market around the same time, which means your house gets lost in the crowd.

So why sell before spring? Simple: you’ll stand out.

Historically, fewer homes are for sale during the cooler months, which means buyers have fewer options to choose from. You can see this trend in the data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR)—inventory always dips in winter, and then starts climbing again as more people list their homes closer to spring (check out the graph below).

So, why does this matter for you? Even though inventory is higher than in past winters, if you list now, you’ll still be in the sweet spot. While others wait for spring, you can get ahead of the game and stand out before the market gets flooded with new listings.

Why wait until spring when you can be ahead of the curve now?

Fewer Listings = More Eyes on Your Home

Another bonus to selling in winter? The buyers out there right now are serious. Most people aren’t shopping around during the colder months—they’re busy with the holidays or staying cozy at home. So, the buyers who are out looking are typically more motivated—whether they’re relocating for a job, their lease is up, or they have some other time-sensitive reason. These are the kinds of buyers you want. As Investopedia puts it:

“… if your house is up for sale in the winter and someone is looking at it, chances are that person is serious and ready to buy.”

Bottom Line

With less competition and serious buyers, winter could be a great time to sell your home. If you’re ready to start the process, let’s connect!